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Regional Projects

Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP)

Conservation and development of dual-purpose cattle breeds in Eastern Europe

2017

2019

486,000

Elaboration of the concept and perspective of development programmes for the selected breeds based on a solid assessment of the existing situation of the genetic resources and their production systems

TCP/RER/3601

Support to the implementation of the Regional Initiative on Empowering Smallholders and Family Farms

2017

2018

485,000

To build a better knowledge platform on the needs and constraints for smallholders and family farms in each of the focus countries as a basis for strengthening the RI.

TCP/RER/3602/C1

TCPF: Improving the understanding, awareness, prevention and control of lumpy skin disease in the Balkans

2017

2017

99,000

In-depth analysis of the epidemiological situation and assessment of costs, together with the development of awareness strategies and materials, and the drafting of a project concept note to implement a long term cost-effective LSD eradication strategy in the Balkan region.

TCP/RER/3603/C2

TCPF: Implementation of short value chain development in cross-border areas in the Western Balkan region

2017

2017

92,000

Facilitate integration of small producers and business operators in short value chains through the creation and maintenance of private business or public partnerships

TCP/RER/3503

Strengthening capacities of the national phytosanitary control services in 4 Eastern European countries

2016

2017

456,000

Harmonizing the national phytosanitary measures and procedures with international ones

TCP/RER/3504

Enhancement of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) capacities and mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) practices into Agriculture sector in the Western Balkans

2016

2017

435,000

To strenghten the capacities and coordination for disaster reduction including climate change adaptation, emergency preparedness and resilience at regional, national and municipality level

TCP/RER/3502

Technical assistance for using wood energy to improve sustainable economic rural development and meet the 2020 renewable energy targets for the Western Balkans

2015

2017

475,000

The project objective will apply a tested method of conducting an empirical field survey and using the results in a georeferenced data assessment (so-called Woodfuel Integrated Supply/Demand Overview Mapping methodology, WISDOM).

Trust Funds

Expert assistance for lumpy skin disease (LSD) prevention and control in the Balkans region

2016

2017

43,000

Prevention and control of lumpy skin disease in the Balkan Region improved

GCP /RER/057/RUS

Reducing the advance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in food and agriculture

2017

2019

3,250,000

The project is focused on strengthening technical capacities of and enabling environment in targeted countries and is expected to produce: - improved awareness of key national stakeholders and general public on the risks related to AMR for humans, food, animals, plants and the environment is improved and the food and agriculture sector is actively involved in the development of multi-sectoral National Action Plans (NAPs) on AMR; - improved ability of target countries to assess and analyze the existing AMR and AMU knowledge, and strengthened capacities and regulatory frameworks related to AMU in food, agriculture, fisheries and livestock; - integrated surveillance systems on AMR supported by assessment and strengthened capacity of national laboratories and related infrastructure to collect and share data on detection of AMR and antimicrobial residue.

GCP /RER/050/HUN

Support to the Organization of the FAO Informal Consultation and the European Commission on Agriculture (ECA) in Budapest in 2015 and 2017

2015

2017

208,293

To support the Organization of the FAO Informal Consultation and the European Commission on Agriculture (ECA) in Budapest in 2015 and 2017

GCP /RER/052/CRO

Supporting the establishment of a sub-regional fisheries monitoring system

2015

2017

78,196

Establishing and implement in each participating country up-dated management plans for each specific fishery, through coordinated scientific investigations and data-gathering, as well as through joint multi-disciplinary analysis.

GCP /RER/042/GFF

Lifecycle Management of Pesticides and Disposal of POPs Pesticides in Central Asian Countries and Turkey(PPG)

2014

2017

200,000

To safeguard POPs pesticides, dispose of obsolete pesticides poswing high risk to public health and environement and implement sound pest and pesticides management programme in Central Asia countries and Turkey

GCP /RER/044/TUR

ECO Regional Coordination Centre for Food Security (RCC-FS)

2013

2018

499,212

The overall objective of this project is to assist the ECO Secretariat and member countries in formulation of an Regional Programme for Food Security (RPFS), including regional, sub regional and national components, as well as in strengthening capacities of both ECO and member states to ensure a successful and sustainable implementation and monitoring of the RPFS.

GCP /RER/040/EC

Improving capacities to eliminate and prevent recurrence of obsolete pesticides as a model for tackling unused hazardous chemicals in the former Soviet Union

2012

2017

8,000,001

The overall objective of the project is to contribute towards better protection of environment and public health in the ENPI East region and Central Asia, through reducing the risk posed by hazardous waste and chemical life cycle management in the region, placing specific emphasis on pesticides as a model group of hazardous chemicals.

GCP /RER/010/ITA

MedSudMed - Assessment and Monitoring of the Fishery Resources and the Ecosystems in the Straits of Sicily (Module 2)

2001

2017

7,097,218

The objective of this project is to assist the participating countries to be able to establish and implement mechanisms for formulation and implementation of updated management plans for each specific fishery, through coordinated scientific investigation and data-gathering as well as through joint and multi-disciplinary analysis, undertaken in partnership with the industry.

GCP /RER/010/ITA

Scientific Cooperation to Support Responsible Fisheries in the Adriatic Sea (AdriaMed)

1999

2017

9,698,288

Assist the participating countries to be able to establish and implement mechanisms for formulation and implementation of updated management plans for each specific fishery, through coordinated scientific investigation and data-gathering as well as through joint and multi-disciplinary analysis, undertaken in partnership with the industry.